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    Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea

    Jan 6, 2025 by Helene Dsouza

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    Helene Dsouza
    Moroccan mint tea is a refreshing blend of green tea and fresh mint, with a natural sweetness and vibrant aroma that boosts spirits.
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    8 small glasses
    RECIPE
    Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea
    Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea pin picture

    Moroccan mint tea is a simple yet refreshing blend of green tea and fresh mint leaves, lightly sweetened for a perfect balance.

    It’s a fragrant and flavorful tea that’s perfect for unwinding or sharing with friends.

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    TL;DR

    We have long been enjoying a cup of freshly brewed Moroccan mint tea at home, and our love for this herbal brew only increased over the years.

    This tea is commonly prepared in the Maghreb region in Northern Africa, in Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and other neighboring countries.

    Fresh Moroccan mint is left to steep in boiling water with dried green tea leaves. The result is a pure herbal tea.

    fresh garden mint

    Ingredient Notes

    • Green Tea — In the Maghreb, gunpowder green tea is used, but a good quality green tea of your choosing is fine too.
    • Mint — Fresh mint leaves. Look out for the Moroccan mint variety (spearmint called nana) and use that if possible.
    • Water
    • Sugar
    ingredients for Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea

    Process Overview

    Step 1

    Boil water. Place the green tea into a small bowl, and pour a small quantity of boiled water over the green tea.

    Steep briefly and then strain the tea leaves, discarding the infused water with the bitter tea-leaf flavors.

    pour boiling water over green tea leaves
    strain green tea leaves

    Step 2

    Place the wet green tea leaves into your serving tea pot.

    Pour boiling water over your tea leaves.

    place green tea leaves into tea pot
    pour water over green tea leaves

    Step 3

    Stir in sugar and pack the fresh clean mint leaves into the tea pot. Make sure the mint leaves are submerged.

    add sugar to your tea pot
    place fresh mint leaves into the tea pot

    Step 4

    Allow the tea to steep for a few minutes, and then serve hot.

    allow mint to steep
    pour tea into glasses to serve hot
    mint tea with authentic Moroccan glasses and tea pot

    📖 Recipe

    Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea

    Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe

    Moroccan mint tea is a refreshing blend of green tea and fresh mint, with a natural sweetness and vibrant aroma that boosts spirits.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: African
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 small glasses
    Calories: 15kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 2 Teaspoon Green tea
    • 3½ Cups Water
    • 2-3 Tablespoon Sugar
    • Bunch Mint Leaves
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place the green tea leaves into a small bowl and pour a small quantity of hot boiling water over the tea leaves. Briefly steep and then strain the leaves and discard the liquid. This process helps in removing some bitterness from the tea leaves.
      2 Teaspoon Green tea
    • Place the wet green tea leaves into the tea pot with the sugar and boiled water. Mix with a wooden spoon.
      2 Teaspoon Green tea, 3½ Cups Water, 2-3 Tablespoon Sugar
    • Push the bunch of fresh mint leaves into the tea pot and make sure they are submerged.
      Bunch Mint Leaves
    • Allow to steep a few minutes to release the flavors.
    • Pour tea into small glasses and serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 15
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.01g0%
    Sodium 5mg0%
    Potassium 0.1mg0%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 50IU1%
    Calcium 3mg0%
    Iron 0.2mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Tips

    • Rinsing the green tea leaves first in hot water helps to remove some bitterness. This is technically an Asian tradition, but this trick will help you prepare a more homogeneous pot of tea.
    • The mint leaves are never boiled in water, as this would destroy the tender flavors of this tea. Just steep the mint and green tea in boiling hot water.
    • The people in the Maghreb region traditionally don't stir the mint leaves in the tea pot with a metal spoon. I recommend using a wooden spoon instead.
    • You can use a Moroccan tea pot for the process or any other large enough tea pot. I recommend a tea pot with a filter so that the leaves don't clog the spout.
    • You can try different flavor variations by adding some other herbs with the mint, such as lemon verbena or lemon balm herb.
    how to make Fresh Moroccan Mint Tea

    Serving

    Interestingly, there are a few customs when serving and drinking this tea.

    The traditional serving tea pots in the Maghreb have a long curved pouring spout which helps in pouring the tea evenly into the small glasses.

    The higher you hold the tea pot to pour into the glasses, the better. Little foamy bubbles form on the surface of the tea, and that's usually a good sign.

    Pouring it from a distance helps in aerating and cooling the tea. They generally use small colorful glasses so that the tea cools down faster.

    Each person typically gets about 3 rounds served, and they enjoy this herbal tea all day long.

    Mint green tea

    FAQs

    How to make caffeine-free Moroccan mint tea?

    Skip adding the green tea if you want to make this Maghrebi tea without caffeine, but then it's not a proper Moroccan mint tea anymore. Green tea mostly doesn't contain as much caffeine compared to black tea.

    How to make an iced Moroccan mint tea?

    For a cold, iced version, follow the preparation as per instruction. Infuse the tea for at least 5 minutes, then strain and leave the infusion aside to cool. Place into your fridge and cool it further there. Serve cold as is or with the addition of ice cubes.

    More Herbal Tea Ideas

    • Oregano Tea
    • Orange Blossom Tea
    • Chamomile Tea
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    1. Terra says

      March 02, 2012 at 8:39 am

      You know I adore India, and look forward to the day I can visit the gorgeous country!  I love learning new interesting facts, this was really fun to learn! Hugs, Terra

      Reply
    2. Mary says

      February 28, 2012 at 1:49 am

      I love the ritual of tea. This is new to me though. I've never tried brewing one like this with mint. The colors of your glasses caught my eye immediately. I love the combination!

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    3. Three Cookies says

      February 27, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      I've never tried the Moroccan minty tea, been curious to try. 

      Reply
    4. Louise Volper says

      February 27, 2012 at 4:29 am

      The ritual of tea has always fascinated me although, I know little about it. Thank you so much for sharing The Moroccan Tea Experience, Helene. It was such an enjoyable visit:) Take good care of that tea set, it now has become and important part of you friendship:) 

      Reply
    5. Yudith @ Blissfully Delicious says

      February 27, 2012 at 6:20 am

      Ooooh... this sounds so lovely! I LOVE LOVE teas, and enjoying "tea time" was one of the highlights of my trip to India back several years ago. 

      Reply
    6. Firefoodie says

      February 27, 2012 at 4:28 am

      I just love the whole tea ritual, great photos too!

      Reply
    7. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      February 26, 2012 at 11:27 am

      I love morrocan tea -- always order it whenever I have the chance.

      And how gorgeous is that teapot!! Want 😀

      Reply
    8. Helene Dsouza says

      February 25, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      fruit trees are nice right? they give u a nice feeling in the garden plus they r useful. =) have a nice weekend tina!

      Reply
    9. Sissi says

      February 25, 2012 at 7:22 pm

      Helen, I am so happy to see your tea has no sugar! I would love Moroccan tea if it wasn't always served horrendously sweet! I had the "pleasure" ti taste it several times in Morocco and it was so sweet I could hardly feel the taste (I am not used to very sweet drinks or even desserts, so the sugar hides all the taste if put in big amounts).  It was always also made with dried mint leaves and green tea mix, so it wasn't half as good as yours! Putting fresh leaves sounds like a wonderful idea. I must definitely try your Moroccan tea recipe. I will wait until warmer days come: it will be a very healthy and refreshing drink. Thanks for sharing.

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      • Helene Dsouza says

        February 25, 2012 at 7:40 pm

        i personally dont like sugar in tea etc. my teeth start to ache and my gums to itch, but nowdays I had to add sugar again since I had lost too much weight ( i was 45 kgs). anyway... u r right the morrocans over do it with the sugar. my husband and our friend asked me that day if I had even added any. lol sweet thooth ppl. XD

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    10. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      February 25, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      Green tea and mint, and sugar!  Interesting combination which I've never tried before.  It's wonderful that you are in an interesting place and experiencing diversity there. 🙂

      Reply
    11. Jeff says

      February 25, 2012 at 7:44 am

      I'm trying to drink more tea myself, especially being that it's supposed to be fairly healthy for you! I may just have to give this one a try! I'm intrigued with how the Morrocans mix their tea...

      Reply
    12. Phil In The Kitchen says

      February 25, 2012 at 4:51 am

      A beautiful tea set - I'm very jealous. I think the bubbles are part of the performance - the proper preparation of tea should be like a piece of theatre - at least, when it's for friends.

      Reply
    13. Hotly Spiced says

      February 25, 2012 at 2:50 am

      And now I want to go to Goa!  What a beautiful tea set.  I just love those pretty glasses - they do look very Morroccan. 

      Reply

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